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Where does student politics stand ?

14 October 2004, 18:00 PM
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
By Moniruzzaman Khan Dept of English, DU
14 October 2004, 18:00 PM
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What is going on in the name of student politics, particularly in public universities at present, is appalling. At times, my mind shudders at the thought of the future of our public universities. I apprehend an imminent darkness looming large over the future sky of these universities unless the student politics is restored to its right track. Indeed, we have glorious records of student politics to recall, on different occasions in 1952, 1971 and 1990. But unfortunately student politics has deviated from its ethical stance and is in the process of continuous deterioration. No doubt, student politics should be dedicated to ensure rights and welfare of all students as well as of the entire nation. But it is pathetic to see that student politics has become hostage to a certain few students, most of whom hardly show any student-like traits.

They seldom care for the general students and are out to persuade their own interest. They are motivated by some unscrupulous political leaders who exploit them to safeguard their pelf and power. Nowadays, the very nature of student politics is that the student wing of the party in power is to oppress and suppress the opposition, while the opposition keeps on calling strikes. At present almost all the public universities suffer from such politics of vengeance. For this trend of student politics, congenial atmosphere of learning is being disrupted frequently. But who are the real sufferers? Unfortunately, the general students. As a university student, I myself am a victim of this so-called student politics and long for the days when we will get rid of this suffocating situation. Is there no way out ?

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